At AuthorsWiki, we are delighted to connect with Christina Collins, an author from New York whose love for horror storytelling began at just eight years old and has now evolved into her supernatural horror novel, Floor Ten (Elevator Game).
Christina’s writing is drawn to atmosphere, psychological tension, and the quieter aspects of fear. Her debut novel, Floor Ten, was inspired by a Korean urban legend and grew from a chilling camera-tape retelling that stayed with her for years before eventually becoming a full-length story.
Set in Seoul, Floor Ten follows university student Eunji and her three closest friends as they become entangled in the mysterious Elevator Game. Strange dreams, flickering hallway lights, an elevator that moves on its own, and an unsettling connection to the building’s tenth floor gradually pull them deeper into a supernatural mystery.
For Christina, completing Floor Ten was about more than publishing a book. After years of personal challenges and stepping away from writing following heavy criticism, finishing and publishing the novel represented resilience, creativity, and the beginning of a new chapter.
Her storytelling journey began in childhood when a school assignment led her to write a horror story titled Judas. Although her teacher considered it too frightening for the school’s weekly newsletter, he encouraged her to continue writing stories like it.
In this exclusive AuthorsWiki interview, Christina Collins discusses the origins of Floor Ten, her early fascination with horror, her creative writing process, the authors who have influenced her, her determination to keep writing, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind for her grandson.
AuthorsWiki: Apart from writing, what is your occupation for livelihood?
Christina Collins: I work as a CDPAP caregiver for my mother, a role that keeps me grounded and connected while I pursue my writing career.
AuthorsWiki: Tell us something about your first book.
Christina Collins: Floor Ten is a slow-burning supernatural horror novel inspired by a Korean urban legend. The story first took shape years ago after I encountered a chilling camera-tape retelling of the legend. That moment stayed with me, and eventually I realised it needed to become a book—something atmospheric, psychological, and unsettling in all the right ways.
AuthorsWiki: Would you like to tell us about your published books?
Christina Collins: In Seoul stands a grey, ten-story apartment building that most people overlook, but not its residents. University student Eunji has long ignored the building’s odd quirks: flickering hallway lights, an elevator that moves without being called, and the uneasy hush after any mention of the tenth floor. Then the dreams start.
Not just for Eunji, but for her three closest friends too. The same numbers. The same dim hallways. The same sense that something waits just out of sight. When a cryptic warning appears beside the elevator, and an old urban legend returns, the four friends are pulled into the Elevator Game—a sequence of button presses said to open a path to somewhere that shouldn’t exist. But some doors are already open.
As the building begins to change, Eunji and her friends discover signs that something has been watching from the tenth floor for decades. And the deeper they dig for answers, the more the building seems intent on keeping them. Some floors aren’t meant to be reached. Some buildings never forget.
AuthorsWiki: Where did you get the inspiration for publishing books?
Christina Collins: I originally began publishing through Amazon’s self-publishing platform, but the constant changes and restrictions made the process overwhelming. Draft2Digital offered a more supportive, author-focused environment. Their tools, guidance, and respect for creative boundaries gave me the confidence to publish my work with clarity and trust. They inspired me to continue writing and releasing my books with a sense of stability and professionalism.
AuthorsWiki: How do you manage your time to write a book?
Christina Collins: I write whenever and wherever I can. If I’m not at my laptop, I’m typing on my phone or jotting ideas in a notebook. When a story comes to me, I make time for it, even in small moments. Writing is something I carry with me throughout the day.
AuthorsWiki: What is your favorite writing method—the one in which you write the most?
Christina Collins: I start with a clear mind, like a blank page, and let the story unfold visually, almost like watching a film. Creativity is my foundation. I write what I feel, what I see, and what the moment demands.
AuthorsWiki: When did you start writing, and how did your interest in writing begin?
Christina Collins: I started writing when I was eight, during a school assignment. While the other kids wrote fairy tales, I went for horror. My teacher was stunned by my story, Judas. He said it was “too scary” and couldn’t publish it in the school’s weekly newsletter. Still, he encouraged me to keep writing stories like that. That moment lit the spark for my lifelong love of storytelling.
AuthorsWiki: Is there any special achievement in your life that you would like to share with us and your readers?
Christina Collins: One of my proudest achievements is completing Floor Ten after years of personal challenges and rebuilding my life. Publishing it marked the beginning of a new chapter for me—one defined by resilience, creativity, and a renewed sense of purpose.
AuthorsWiki: Are you planning to write or publish a book in the present or future?
Christina Collins: I’m working on a new collection of short horror stories called Tales of Terror from Japan (Volume One), along with plenty of other standalone projects. I plan to keep writing and publishing for many years. Floor Ten was just the start, and part two is on the way soon.
AuthorsWiki: Would you like to give a message to your readers and fans?
Christina Collins: Whether you’re a new writer or an experienced one, don’t give up. Doubt will creep in, and the journey won’t be easy, but persistence is key. Keep writing, keep imagining, and keep fighting for your stories. You’ll surprise yourself someday. I once gave up after heavy criticism brought me so low that I stopped writing altogether. But here I am, back at it and determined never to quit again. Stay strong. You got this.
AuthorsWiki: Every writer has their own ideal. Do you also have an ideal writer? And what are your favourite books that you always want to read?
Christina Collins: I admire authors who blend atmosphere with psychological depth, such as Stephen King, R.L. Stine, Boris Bacic, and Junji Ito. Their ability to create tension through subtlety and emotion has deeply influenced my own approach to horror. I often return to books that explore fear through character rather than shock.
AuthorsWiki: Apart from writing, what are your other hobbies that you enjoy in your free time?
Christina Collins: I love and enjoy listening to music—everything from Rammstein, Emigrate, Korn, Linkin Park, Smashing Pumpkins, Duran Duran, U2, Oasis, and many more. I also love watching K-dramas featuring my favourite actors, and I spend a lot of time reading horror, thriller, and crime novels.
AuthorsWiki: Would you like to remain in the writing world in the future as well?
Christina Collins: Absolutely. Writing is something I will continue for as long as I’m able. It’s a part of who I am, and I hope other authors feel that same sense of devotion to their craft. Besides, I want to leave something behind for my first grandson. I want him to say, “Hey! My nana wrote this book and this one too. She left a legacy behind.” My family line needs something worth leaving before it’s my time.
About Christina Collins
Christina Collins is an self-published author from New York whose work focuses on supernatural horror, psychological tension, atmosphere, and emotionally driven storytelling. Her debut novel, Floor Ten (Elevator Game), was inspired by a Korean urban legend and follows four friends who become drawn into a mysterious supernatural phenomenon connected to the tenth floor of an apartment building in Seoul.
Christina’s passion for writing began at the age of eight, when she wrote a horror story titled Judas for a school assignment. Although the story was considered too frightening for publication in the school newsletter, the experience encouraged her to continue writing. After facing personal challenges and stepping away from writing for a period, Christina returned to storytelling and completed Floor Ten, marking what she describes as a new chapter defined by resilience, creativity, and renewed purpose.
She is currently working on Tales of Terror from Japan (Volume One), along with other standalone projects, and plans to continue writing for years to come. For Christina, writing is not only a creative pursuit but also a legacy she hopes to leave for future generations.
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